Covid transmission rate jumps in past week

The number of cases of Covid-19 in the county jumped last week. Twenty-nine cases were diagnosed in the past seven days, bringing the total number of cases to 1,450. The 7-day positivity rate for testing is 12.6 percent; the 14-day rate is 7.8 percent. The level of community transition is rated high. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports…

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Local Red Kettle campaign starts Friday

Donations, volunteer bell ringers needed The Salvation Army service unit in Greene County will conduct this year’s Red Kettle campaign on Friday evenings and Saturdays at several locations in Greene County for four weekends starting Nov. 26. Ninety percent of the money received in Greene County will be disbursed in Greene County to help families and individuals needing assistance with…

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Police blotter – November 2021

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Nov 30: At 10:55 am staff at Wild Rose Casino reported an unknown driver had struck a light pole in the parking lot. The estimate for damages to the light pole is $3,200. They are reviewing video to help identify the vehicle involved. Monday, Nov. 29: At 2:33…

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Sheriff’s report – November 2021

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Nov. 30: At 12:09 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of harassment in the 400 block of Harding St in Churdan. At 1:19 pm a deputy assisted with cattle out in the 1500 block of 310th St in Franklin Township. At 4:38 pm a deputy investigated a…

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